NYT Dictionary

BUMPING

/ˈbʌmpɪŋ/

VerbAdjectiveNounBUMP-ingbump-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bump

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bump knock find happen chanceencounterdemoterelegatebreakdislodge

Antonyms

promote

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

2026-04-01MBPIGNU

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